Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich August Cross, I Class
(Friedrich August Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 24 September 1914 by Grand Duke Friedrich August. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich August, the six o’clock arm with an institution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.88 mm (w) x 44.90 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, minor loss of finish evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.

